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8 Services and Amenities You Can Request on a Luxury Cruise
Taking a luxury cruise is a great way to reward yourself for hard work, take a much-needed vacation, and be treated like royalty. When you choose to book with a luxury cruise line, you’ll get to enjoy extra touches that make your trip even better. Did you know that you can make special requests, too? Here are some extra services and amenities you can request to make your next luxury cruise amazing: Re-Stock Your Mini-bar with Your Favorite Beverages Go ahead and drink all you want! When you book a luxury cruise with cruise lines like Oceania, Regent Seven Seas, and Seadream, you’ll get to enjoy delicious drinks at no…
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The Longest Ever Continuous Cruise: Viking Attempts World Record
Imagine checking off multiple bucket list destinations with one trip. That’s what a privileged group of globetrotters recently set out to do on Viking’s Ultimate World Cruise. Guests aboard the award-winning, Viking Sun® set sail on August 31 from London on the longest -ever continuous cruise, fully circumnavigating the globe. Viking will attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the “longest continuous passenger cruise,” upon returning to London in May 2020. Most other world cruises sail between 90-120 day, but Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking states, “Our Ultimate World Cruise is the most extensive itinerary available in the industry, nearly double the length of our previous world cruise itineraries. I am…
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We Dare You to Book These Incredible Secret Cruise Experiences
Vacationing on a cruise is exciting in itself, but you can take your cruise adventure to the next level by booking unique experiences. We have a feeling there are some extra extraordinary experiences that you don’t know exist! These incredible adventures can make your cruise more memorable. Keep reading to see what secret cruise experiences you may want to book on your next cruise: Take an Underwater Walk in the South Pacific You’ve probably heard of regular snorkeling and scuba diving—but what underwater walking? When you head to the South Pacific with Paul Gauguin Cruises, you can do just that. While at Moorea Island, you will be outfitted with an…
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Enjoy New Orleans Before or After a Cruise
Many people don’t think of New Orleans as a port city but you’ll be surprised to learn that several luxury cruise liners depart from the shores. If you extend your vacation by just a few days, you’ll get the chance to explore the wealth of historic attractions, rich culture, and live entertainment throughout this high-spirited city. Here are some must-do activities when you’re heading off on a cruise from the Crescent City. Tour the New Orleans Cemeteries Many of the early French settlers were buried in New Orleans and you can discover the history and legends of the area with a tour of area cemeteries. Many of the settlers preferred…
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Cruise Lines That Offer Small Group Tours and Excursions
When adventuring on a cruise, it’s fun to take part in local experiences while you’re spending time at port. By doing this, you’ll get a good look at the area and learn a lot more about local life as you travel to new places. As you begin to consider which cruise to book for your next trip, it may be a better option to book with a cruise line that offers small group tours and excursions. This will provide a more personalized travel experience and allow you to fully absorb the information and experience. Keep reading to see which cruises provide tours like this: Celebrity Cruises When sailing with Celebrity…
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Gourmet Dining on Cruises in Africa
Whether you’re exploring the diverse landscapes and deserts or beautiful vineyards of Africa, you’ll find several cruise ships that have some unique dining experiences. Most of the cruises depart and return to Cape Town and some are as long as 14 days. This gives you plenty of opportunities to enjoy onboard activities and amazing dining experiences during your voyage. Here are some of our best dining picks for cruises in Africa. Oceania Nautica The Nautica cruise ship is famous for its open dining concepts and you can enjoy 5-star experiences in some of the most beautiful dining rooms at sea. Enjoy a sumptuous meal in The Grand Dining Room where…